Are you ready to bring your electrical expertise to a role where every switch you flip and circuit you secure helps keep vital healthcare services running smoothly? At the NHS, being an Electrical Craftsperson isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. From maintaining life‑saving equipment to ensuring our hospitals stay safe and efficient, your skills will directly support patient care and staff wellbeing. If you’re looking for a career that combines technical challenge, teamwork, and the satisfaction of making a real difference every day, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
* Maintain all electrical engineering services and equipment within the Trust’s Establishments.
* Undertake planned and reactive maintenance, small improvement work and minor Capital schemes as directed.
* Support a multi‑disciplined workforce and resource undertaking work associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust’s Establishments.
* Follow departmental and Trust operating policies and procedures guided by building and H&S regulations, working closely with the Estates Electrical Officer but capable of working independently without regular supervision.
* Use a technical engineering approach to actively maintain equipment, fabric and utility services for the trust.
* Be responsible for tools, plant and materials used within the scope of the Estates Department.
* Ensure safety procedures are observed in the use of plant equipment, materials and working procedures, maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
About the Role
The post is based in the Estates Department. Work undertaken will cover the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust site in its entirety, plus off‑site locations. All team members are required to work unsupervised within departmental standard operating procedures and to prioritise their work schedule.
Our Culture
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high‑quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Additional Information
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.
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